SG6 4PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 4PY

SG6 4PY, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population. This SG6 4PY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG6 postcode area, which has experienced 283 crimes and a crime rate of 8.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG6 4PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 4PY, encompassing approximately 1889 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG6 4PY area, explore the SG6 4PY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG6 4PY Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Maycroft with total crimes: 3
  • Lindencroft with total crimes: 2
  • Whitehicks with total crimes: 2

SG6 4PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.94500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.1833.33%
Shoplifting22.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-66.67%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5950.00%
Other theft11.590.00%
Public order10.53-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.3533.33%
Public order42.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.120.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.18200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.59-87.50%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour14.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.35-14.29%
Shoplifting23.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.82600.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.700.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.700.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.7033.33%
Vehicle crime12.120.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.12200.00%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.820.00%
Vehicle crime14.230.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.230.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG6 4PY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Maycroft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Lindencroft
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Whitehicks
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sparhawke
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kimberley
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Middlefields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Danescroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Eastern Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Gaunts Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1